Vellore Fort Visitor Amenities Development and Sculpture Museum Enhancement

Work Description - Upoha To Fort Vellore (development Of Visitors Amenities And Enhancement Of Sculpture Shed Museum Building) At Vellore For The Year 2025-26

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), through its Superintending Archaeologist, Chennai Circle, located at O/o Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Chennai Circle, Chennai-9, cordially invites eligible and qualified bidders to participate in an Open Tender for the significant project titled "UPoHA to Fort Vellore (Development of Visitors Amenities and Enhancement of Sculpture Shed Museum Building) at Vellore for the year 2025-26." This vital "Works" tender, bearing Reference Number T-15014/56/2026-CHENNAI CIRCLE, aims to enhance and develop critical visitor amenities and improve the Sculpture Shed Museum Building within the historic Fort Vellore, a civil works project expected to be completed within 180 days. This tender, categorized under "Civil Works - Buildings," requires an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,72,500, payable to the Superintending Archaeologist ASI Chennai Circle, with provision for EMD exemption through BG/ST. There is no Tender Fee applicable for this bid. The bidding process will follow a two-cover system: Cover 1 (Technical) requires submission of essential documents including firm registration details, GST, PAN, EPF, ESIC, labour department certificates, turnover certificates from a statutory auditor, and work experience proofs (work orders, completion certificates), alongside specified forms. Cover 2 (Finance) will exclusively contain the Bill of Quantity (BOQ). Prospective bidders should note the following critical dates: the tender was ePublished on 24-Jul-2026 at 06:00 PM. Document download commenced on 24-Jul-2026 at 06:30 PM and concludes on 13-Aug-2026 at 11:00 AM. Bid submission opened on 24-Jul-2026 at 06:40 PM and will close on 13-Aug-2026 at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened on 14-Aug-2026 at 11:30 AM at the o/o Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Chennai-9. All interested and eligible contractors are encouraged to download the tender documents and participate in this opportunity to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of a significant national heritage site.